Austria aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2040, with the building sector playing a central role due to its high share of energy consumption. Especially in areas without district heating connections, there is a need for sustainable and cost-efficient solutions for heat supply. The project addresses this challenge by developing new implementation models for renewable energy networks.
Factsheet#
| Short name | Anergie leicht gemacht |
| Title | Development of scalable implementation models for geothermal anergy networks to decarbonize existing building stock |
| Duration | 01.04.2025 – 31.03.2027 |
| Partners | 6 (show all) |
| Project type | Co-funded research project |
| Consortium lead | Gerhard Hofer (e7 energy innovation & engineering) |
| Project lead AIT | Edith Haslinger & Viktoria Illyés |
Overview#
The project develops and tests scalable implementation models for energy networks across different settlement types. Technical, organizational, as well as legal and financial aspects are integrated to enable practical implementation. Through use cases and scenarios, standardized solutions are created that can be widely applied by municipalities and energy service providers.
Findings#
Standardized implementation models enable scalability across different settlement types#
The development of replicable models for energy networks shows that both bottom-up and top-down approaches are required to ensure broad and flexible application across different settlement types.
Integration of technical, organizational, and financial aspects is essential#
Successful energy network solutions require not only technical concepts but also appropriate organizational structures, financing models, and regulatory frameworks.
Collaboration with municipalities and stakeholders enhances implementation#
Close cooperation with municipalities, energy service providers, and other stakeholders is essential to develop practical solutions and facilitate implementation.
Acceptance and participation influence project success#
Workshops and stakeholder engagement play a key role in increasing public acceptance and ensuring the long-term implementation of energy networks.
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Project partners#
- e7 energy innovation & engineering (Project coordination)
- AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
- AEE INTEC
- Energieagentur Tirol
- SIR – Salzburg Institut für Raumordnung und Wohnen
- Geothermie Österreich (GTÖ)
Funding#
This project is funded by the granting organisation Federal Ministry of Innovation, Mobility and Infrastructure, the Climate and Energy Fund and the FFG. The FFG is the central national funding agency and strengthens Austria’s innovative capacity. More information can be found in the FFG project database